A "Familiar" Adventure | LGBTQ+ & Beginner Friendly
A silly little one-shot for silly little guys. Play as the familiars of a wizard trying to fix his magical mistakes.
$20.00
/ Session
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Once / Friday - 11:00 PM UTC
Nov 29
Session Duration / 3–3.5 hours
4 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Do you want to learn how to play DnD? Do you like fun and whimsy? Do you want to play DnD as a frog? If yes, this is the one-shot for you. In this whimsical one-shot, you'll play as the familiars of the wizard Taberknack, whose alchemical experiments have gone dramatically wrong. Explore his fantastical tower, bond with your fellow fuzzy little guys, and face down daunting obstacles like closed doors and snack thieves. Can you save your wizard before he's lost to you forever? This is a great one-shot for beginners—you don't even need a full character sheet to play! Experienced players will also find it delightful. Gameplay will be focused on exploration, problem-solving, and roleplay; combat is possible, but not guaranteed. Expect inclusive, magical, lighthearted fun in this one-shot. Taberknack Tower awaits!
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Meet the Game Master
5.0
(35)
1 year on StartPlaying
81 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Inclusive, Teacher
About me
Hi, I'm Emi! I'm a queer, trans GM who loves running games full of fun and whimsy, and creating spaces for players to have safe and exciting emotional experiences. I love GMing for players who want to be heroes; I love to present problems that can be solved with the power of friendship and doing your best; and I'm not interested in making anyone count their arrows or repair their boots. I also enjoy adapting tropes and archetypes, and seeing how players interact with them in unexpected ways. I'd describe most of my games as having "fairy tale energy." I'm happy to do custom bookings for groups or for duet games, for any of the systems I've listed here on my profile—if you think you might like my style and you have something specific in mind, shoot me a message and I'll give you a quote!
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Creating your character
You will create your character by choosing one of the stat blocks listed in the Find Familiar (2014) spell: bat, cat, crab, frog (toad), hawk, lizard, octopus, owl, poisonous snake, fish (quipper), rat, raven, sea horse, spider, or weasel. You should choose your stat block, name your character, and think a little about their personality before the session. You'll be playing a little animal, so silly characters are encouraged, but your character should want to cooperate and work with others! You will NOT be making a normal player character sheet. I'll be available for character creation questions through Discord.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Players absolutely need, before the session: - A familiar stat block and character name - An active Discord account - A working microphone - Headphones, or other way to prevent audio feedback - Some familiarity with Chapters 7-9 of the 2014 D&D Basic Rules ("Using Ability Scores", "Adventuring", and "Combat") - A heart open to whimsy and fun Strongly suggested: - A working webcam - A device with a large screen, e.g. laptop or desktop computer; tablets and mobile phones often have problems with the VTT
What GM Emi brings to the table
- Visual aids on Owlbear Rodeo, including NPC art, scenery, and maps if combat occurs - A Discord server for in-game and out-of-game chatting and questions - Immersive ambient music and soundscapes - Interesting puzzles and exploration - A welcoming, inclusive environment - Plenty of opportunities for whimsy and fun
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Headphones
Internet
Microphone
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Safety
How GM Emi creates a safe table
I'll send out a quick Google Form before the session to inquire about players' limits and preferences. We'll review these limits (anonymized) at the beginning of the session. During the session, we'll use a traffic light system to indicate if anyone needs to stop or check in. Traffic light signals will be available on Owlbear Rodeo, and everyone is also welcome to use this system verbally—or just say "hey, wait, I'd like to check in about that"! Debriefing will occur after gameplay is over, while we're still on the call. Feedback and player safety is very important to me! We'll be using the 2014 ruleset.
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